Lesser among evils in Moscow power struggle a bleak view
The piece argues few will pity Khrushchev amid a Kremlin bid to oust him over hard line policies. It notes Molotov’s recall rumors, Zhukov’s removal, and Chinese involvement, warning that a chaos ridden with inexpert leaders could trigger a new world war while hoping for a cleaner Communist hierarchy.
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Marshal Tito
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Marshal Zhukov
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Tito
Zhukov
Free World
Molotov
Outer Mongolia
Tass
Russia
Hitler
Poland
Statehood for Alaska and Hawaii Gains Bipartisan Support
The column notes rising bipartisan pressure for Alaska statehood and argues its defense value strengthens the Cold War position. It also urges early consideration of Hawaiian statehood, highlighting long-standing party support and strategic importance. Congress could advance both territories as world leadership moves.
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America
U.S
Ussr
Alaska
Hawaii
Congress
France names Pflimlin to form new government
Rene Coty asks Pierre Pflimlin to form a new French government. The note pokes fun at the long and hard-to-spell name while noting the likely brief tenure and comparing to Kremlin leader names.
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RENCH
Rene Coty
Pierre Pflimlin
Popular Republican Movement
Pflimlin
Pfilimini
Kremlin
Statehood for Alaska Near as Congress Moves Forward
Roscoe Drummond argues Alaska will become the 49th state this session. He cites committee clearance and chances for an early House vote, noting long bipartisan pledges and public support. He highlights Alaska’s population growth, strategic location, and vast resources while defending statehood as fulfillment of a treaty promise.
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Alaska
Congress
House
Local notes reflect city and region history
Ten years back Mayor Hahn awaited FHA response on Ellis Terrace trailers title. Franklin high names Paul Miller to replace retiring Hallman. Cedar Rapids broadcasts wins FCC approval for 1450 kHz station. Twenty years ago Lutherans from 33 churches met in Iowa Nebraska Kansas plan stalled. Senator Herring flagged complaints to Roosevelt and Farley over Iowa centennial stamp. Local ministers host J P Van Horn and Albion King meeting. Thirty years ago Coe personnel win Stanford fellowship. ROTC drill prize awarded. Severn injured by falling limb.
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Paul A. Miller
Ohio
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Hallman
Cedar Rapids
Federal Communications Commission
Cedar Rapids Broadcasting Corporation
United Lutheran Synod of Iowa
E. A. Bell
United Lutheran Church In America
Iowa
Nebraska
Kansas
First Lutheran Church
U.S
Herring
Nelson Kraschel
Roosevelt
Farley
Post Office Department
J. P. van Horn
St. Luke’s Hospital
Albion King
Cornell College
Acheson Backs Dulles Foreign Policy Views To Senate Panel
During a private luncheon with Democratic senators Acheson signaled he would follow Dulles' foreign policy if he were secretary of state. He defended the existing policy wording against changes urged by Harriman and Stevenson. He criticized Kennan's shift toward coexistence and discussed Arab outreach and irrigation projects as a path to stability, while Arab leaders praised his speech after the Israel issue was noted.
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Dean Acheson
Acheson
John Foster Dulles
Democratic Advisory Committee
Averell Harriman
New York
Adlai Stevenson
Pearson Advisory Committee
Albert Gore
Tennessee
Joe Clark
Pennsylvania
William Proxmire
Wisconsin
Frank Church
Idaho
Alaska
Ernest Gruening
George Kennan
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Euphrates
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Israel
Red Infiltration Is Glaring in Cold War Message
Washington argues that the Communists are increasing infiltration in France Italy and Britain and seek to shift American policy by stopping nuclear tests They claim the Free World weaknesses help their aim while U S leadership faces internal subversion and soft on communism critiques The piece notes Soviet propaganda in Latin America and warns of risks to NATO if Britain's Conservative government falters.
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Nixon
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Clinton P. Anderson
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Joint Committee On Atomic Energy
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Walter P. Reuther
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Reuther
Reuther Plan Misreads Profit Motive To Save Jobs
The analysis argues that raising wages while freezing auto prices would have devastated GM profits and stockholders, costing billions in tax revenue and erasing jobs. It asserts profits drive investment, plant capital, and the American worker’s future, warning against anti business rhetoric during recession.
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Reuther
General Motors Corporation
Dairy executive Riedel reflects on life and milk business
Harley E. Riedel, president of Sanitary Farm Dairies in Cedar Rapids, discusses his career from dumping milk as a teen to leading a firm with plants in Clinton and Tampa. He cites distribution growth, paper containers, past political work, and his family life as key factors shaping his dairy and personal goals.
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Sanitary Farm Dairies
Cedar Rapids
Fave
Cottage Grove
Jane SE
St. Paul
Minnesota
Sanitary
la Salle
Peru
Ill
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David Lawrence
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